Mohali soaks in excitement before mother of all clashes

Mohali: It is being labelled as the grand finale before the actual World Cup final. The electrifying mood here before the 'mother of all clashes' - the India-Pakistan semi-final March 30 - sums it all.

Common people, cricket lovers, media and even prominent political figures on both sides of the international border are making a last-minute dash to wangle passes as tickets have been sold out.

In Image:March 26, 2011, Mohali: In this collage image (L) Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar gestures as he arrives at the team hotel in Mohali and right, Pakistan's captain Shahid Afridi, left, jumps during a training session with his team